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alternative

[awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-] / ɔlˈtɜr nə tɪv, æl- /




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Looking back, other awards at the Grammys have been changed, such as separating rock from metal and alternative subgenres and even differentiating R&B from blues.

From BBC

"Would I like him to be performing in Edinburgh? Absolutely… It's obviously a cheaper alternative. But it hasn't stopped me from buying tickets."

From BBC

While preparing for a project about 15 years ago, Morvan met his current partner, Tessa van der Steen, who is Dutch and works as a health and fitness coach and alternative medicine practitioner.

From Los Angeles Times

Fragmenting this system with alternative methodologies creates confusion rather than clarity.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the bolívar remains the official currency, the dollar serves as an alternative and benchmark, with both an official exchange rate and a “parallel,” free-market value.

From Los Angeles Times